Lewis and Clark Explorer Train Rides the Rails One Last Summer; Last Chance to Enjoy Scenic Portland-Astoria Route by Rail.ASTORIA, Ore. -- WHAT: Visitors will have one last chance to ride the only passenger train connecting Portland to the Oregon coast The Oregon Coast is a geographical term that is used to describe the coast of Oregon along the Pacific Ocean. Stretching 362 miles from Astoria to the California border, the Oregon Coast is unique in that the whole coastline is public land. this summer as the three-year Lewis & Clark Bicentennial bi·cen·ten·ni·al adj. 1. Happening once every 200 years. 2. Lasting for 200 years. 3. Relating to a 200th anniversary. n. A 200th anniversary or its celebration. Also called bicentenary. Commemoration comes to a close. The final run for the Lewis and Clark Explorer Train has been set for June 3 through Oct. 3, 2005. Popular through its three-year run, the train takes ticket holders on a four-hour journey, along the Columbia River, passing through several historic sites traveled by the famous expedition, as well as through nature preserves and over river trestles This article is about the surf spots. For the table, see trestle table. For the type of bridge, see trestle. Trestles is a collection of surf spots in San Onofre, CA near the Orange County border. . Upon arriving in Astoria, visitors can enjoy fine dining, historic lodging, art galleries and museums. Visitors can also walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark at several destinations. They can explore Fort Clatsop National Memorial Fort Clatsop National Memorial, now part of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. See National Parks and Monuments (table) , an exact replica of Lewis and Clark's western-most outpost, which features historical exhibits, interpretive displays, a canoe landing and trails through the wetlands of the park. Fort Clatsop is also part of the country's newest national park, the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Lewis and Clark National Historical Park: see National Parks and Monuments (table). , created to honor the bicentennial of the exploration. The nation's first combined two-state national site, the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park also includes Clark's Dismal Nitch, Station Camp, and Cape Disappointment. Visitors can navigate the 560-acre unconnected park with the help of the Lewis and Clark Explorer Shuttle, which connects visitors to the four sites and other popular Lewis and Clark destinations throughout the region. WHEN: Friday - Monday, June 3 -Oct. 3, 2005 The train departs from Portland each morning at 7:50 a.m. and leaves Astoria at 4:45 p.m. WHERE: The train departs from Linnton station, 12222 NW Marina Way, off St. Helens Road, two miles north of Portland's St. Johns Bridge The St. Johns Bridge is a steel suspension bridge that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, USA, between the St. Johns neighborhood and the northwest industrial area around Linnton. . Free parking is available. WHERE: Astoria is on Oregon's Historic North Coast, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean, just 90 miles from Portland. It is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies, and has a rich maritime history. Once referred to as the "Canning Capital of the World," Astoria is still home to a working waterfront as well as art galleries, restaurants, shops, Victorian homes, community theater and museums, notably the internationally acclaimed Columbia River Maritime Museum Located at the mouth of the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon the Columbia River Maritime Museum has a national reputation for the quality of its exhibits and the scope of its collections. , and nearby Ft. Clatsop where Lewis and Clark wintered in 1805-6. Astoria is also home to a wide selection lodging accommodations, from Victorian bed and breakfasts and small historic inns, to hotels, motels, campgrounds and vacation home Vacation Home A home separate from an individual's primary residence that is used for recreational purposes and may also be rented out at unused times. Notes: For tax purposes, those who rent their vacation homes may result in a lower amount of allowable expense rentals. Please visit www.oldoregon.com or call the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce at 800-875-6807 for information. TICKETS: Ticket prices for the train are $35 each way for adults ages 12 and up, $25 each way for children between the ages of 2 and 11. Children under 2 are free. Tickets can be reserved by calling 1-800-433-1164. Tickets will be available for purchase after May 1, 2005 at www.ticketswest.com. CONTACT: For more information contact Sundial sundial, instrument that indicates the time of day by the shadow, cast on a surface marked to show hours or fractions of hours, of an object on which the sun's rays fall. Travel at 1-800-433-1164 or visit www.lcbo.net. |
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